USB Drive in a Wallet

Introduction: USB Drive in a Wallet

I use one of the tiniest models available: KINGMAX Super Stick . Other manufacturers also have similar models. And there are card-readers for micro-SD of similar size.

The size and weight are extremely small — perfect for EDC, but the problem of finding the right place for it had to be solved. So I looked at stuff I always carry with me and found a fold in my wallet.

The last ingredient — velcro to attach the drive. For such a tiny drive it more than enough.

Step 2: Wallet Side

Step 3: Drive Side

Step 4: Done

(There are two different drives in photos. I used the white one for more than a year and was completely happy with the storage system. Recent upgrade of the drive and the wallet gave me the possibility to repeat the work and made this instructable.)

BTW using it for years I _never_ connected it to a computer without detaching. Using it out of my house I don't want to make my wallet being exposed. And at home there is a dedicated place for the wallet.

Guess it depends on how much velcro one used. You could always try and "roll" it off, but that may be kinda tricky depending on the location. I like the tag, just concerned about it breaking and losing the drive.

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I agree. It is indeed not too detailed. This is my first one. I did the project just making some work-log shots and only some time after did I decide to put it here. Maybe the 'Photos' way would be better for just sharing the idea. But I had those two photos of half-sewed tag so I opted for 'Step-by-step' instead ;-).

If you always have your USB drive with you, when you leave your home, then there is no point for you in this instructable. But I really mean _always_. I see only two ways to achieve that — to put it on a key chain (you don't leave your home without the keys) or to have it on a necklace which you don't ever remove (incl. sleep, shower). Otherwise you always have to remember to take it with you.

Then you can 1. forget it when you planned to use it or 2. intentionally leave it at home ('Why take my USB drive if I'm going to granny's?!') and regret it ('If only I had my drive with me...'). Had been in both situations.

Finally I found another thing which is always with me. But common drives were too bulky for my small wallet. Then came this idea.

It's about 12 times bigger in surface area, adding unnecessary bulk. I like my wallet to be as thin as possible (there is only one card in it). And that space where I put the drive had been just wasted anyway.

But if that drive-card is just one of many — I agree, that may be good.

not one I can use, as i don't have a wallet - my wife strip-searches me for cash before i leave the house...really... ;-)

however, can i make one suggestion, please? make a printed label for your usb stick - i've had the pain of losing one and it hurts. velcro is not welding and so can be lost. mine now says something along the lines of "reward if found and returned" and i also encrypt the whole stick.